French, 19th century, lock plate engraved "Mon Vervelle... Paris", hinged lid opening to a mirrored interior with removable tray, rosewood and mahogany table set with bronze mounts, two "boulle" tortoise and brass inlaid cartouches, 28-1/4 x 21 x 15 in., Provenance: Collection of Elizabeth Locke, The Castle, Beaufort, South Carolina; Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

veneer cracks with some discoloring and fading (cloudy varnish), scattered minor chips, leg mounts with some casting flaws and possibly replaced, color variation, lifting and losses to brass inlay at top, minor cracks and distress at leg joints